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A member asked:

Is it normal if i started the depo-provera shot last month and i have abdominal pain and light bleeding?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Yes: That is normal, but if the abdominal pain would persist i would check with your doctor.

Answered 10/4/2016

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